Normally students will hold a first or second class honours degree or recognised equivalent relevant and in some cases a recognised masters degree or equivalent relevant to the proposed programme of study, or appropriate research or professional experience which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

Formal transfer from MPhil to PhD registration will occur subject to approval by your thesis panel from the start of your registration. Should you not transfer to PhD level, you would be expected to complete your MPhil within two years.

For information on English language requirements please contact the Doctoral College

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English

For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum standard of English competence accepted is normally equivalent to the following International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores:

College of Arts: 7.0 overall, 7 for writing, and none below 6.5.
Brighton Business School: 7.0 overall, 7 for writing, and none below 6.0.
School of Health Professions: 7.0 overall, 7 for writing, and none below 6.5.
School of Sport and Service Management: 7.0 overall, 7 for writing, and none below 6.0.
For Engineering and Environment & Technology: A minimum of 6.0 in each component.
For all other subjects: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 for writing.
All SELT (Secure English language tests) must have been obtained within the preceding two years.

If you have taken an English language test not listed here, please contact the Doctoral College for advice